iPhone:

As mayor, you’ll be tasked with everything from sending vehicles on delivery routes to upgrading buildings. The game includes 52 levels in four beautiful locations, 29 mission scenarios, 42 types of goods to transport, more than 50 building types, 12 production changes to master, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

Virtual City 2: Paradise Resort (Full) is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4-star rating with a total of 28 ratings.

Universal:

A Mechanical Story ($0.99 → Free, 172.5 MB): Help Mr. Mechanic fix his robot friend by putting the correct parts in their proper positions in this puzzle game. It’s truly for any puzzle game fanatic.

A Mechanical Story oozes style and charm from the very first puzzle to the last. The object of the game is to pick parts from your tray and put them into the correct positions in order to make them push a single button. The order in which you place your parts is just as important as where they go. The game includes four chapters, 48 perfectly crafted levels, and interactive tutorials that will help guide you through the game.

A Mechanical Story is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 21 ratings.

Nozoku Rush ($1.99 → Free, 4.8 MB): It’s all about the subtraction action in this numbers-based puzzle game. It’s the perfect game for fans of the matching genre.

Nozoku Rush is one intense matching game. Numbered tiles will stream in from the top of the screen and settle in at the bottom. It’s your job to swipe across the numbered tiles in order to get them to subtract down to zero. Select two matching tiles to earn a zero tile, which can basically be used as a wild card to string together huge combos. Including five or more tiles in a swipe will allow you to clear large swaths of tiles at once. Special tiles will also appear, allowing you to remove entire rows all at once or delay the dropping of new tiles. The game includes two modes, each with an extreme version to really put your math skills to the test. It also includes leaderboards via Game Center.

Nozoku Rush is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 91 ratings.

Retype will inspire you and those you share your photos with. It allows you to take any photo from your library and turn it into a stylish message. You’re able to choose from countless font, art, and layout combinations with just a tap. Tons of inspiring quotes are included, or you can come up with something unique. The app also allows you to edit your photos, layer fonts, and access the app through an extension.

Retype – Typography Photo Editor is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 77 ratings.

iPad:

As mayor, you’ll be tasked with everything from sending vehicles on delivery routes to upgrading buildings. The game includes 52 levels in four beautiful locations, 29 mission scenarios, 42 types of goods to transport, more than 50 building types, 12 production changes to master, and achievements and leaderboards via Game Center.

Virtual City 2: Paradise Resort HD (Full) is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 163 ratings.

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